Rockwall, TX (June 29, 2025) – All boom and no doom. Americans love fireworks—the sounds of war without its destruction. We delight in patriotic events that, for most of us, require no national duty. Patriotism is defined by love for one’s country, best displayed by courage and self-sacrifice during times of threat. On the unpretty […]
Rockwall, TX (June 26, 2025) – Independence Day is more than a holiday. It’s truly a time to reflect, celebrate, and reaffirm the core values that define our nation. As we gather to honor this meaningful day, I want to use my voice to remind us all of the core values of the United States, […]
WYLIE, TX (June 26, 2025) Caleb Belton, 17, from Scout Troop 1001 in Richardson, TX, was looking for an exciting service project as part of his journey to becoming an Eagle Scout. He had visited In-Sync Exotics with his family and was moved by the dedication the non-profit organization had for rescuing and caring for neglected, […]
Rockwall, TX (June 26, 2025) – “This was the best day ever!” That’s how Victoria, a student from the Junior Master Gardener program at Dorris A. Jones Elementary School, summed up her experience after the first day of class. She’s just one of the proud ‘Jones Garden Warriors’—the first JMG graduating class at Jones Elementary, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 25, 2025) – G. David Smith, a 36-year Rockwall resident and 42-year member of the Texas legal community, was officially sworn in as President-Elect of the State Bar of Texas on June 19, 2025, by Texas Supreme Court Senior Justice Deborah Lehrmann. Smith, who built his legal career advocating for Texans, now steps into a statewide […]
Rockwall, TX (June 25, 2025) – On a warm Texas evening, beneath a canopy of old pecan trees and the golden glow of string lights, a country-fair-themed fundraiser springs to life. The scent of sizzling Bootsburgers fills the air, mingling with the sound of country music. A backdrop of blue ribbons and botanical charm sets […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 23, 2025) Rockwall ISD will host an auxiliary job fair on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Rockwall ISD Administration & Education Building located at 1050 Williams Street in Rockwall. The District is looking for dedicated individuals to join the team and make a difference in the […]
Former NFL player Vernon Edwards of Rockwall welcomes editor Dawn Redig to an evening of whiskey and Wagyu. EDITOR’S NOTE From the football field to the farm My husband Richard and I recently had the honor of attending a private dining experience in a new downtown Dallas venue, hosted by 95 Farms American Wagyu and […]
From left, diver Chris Golden, diver Jason Harris, District Executive Director Harold Young of JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall, dive team leader Mike Hamilton, diver Kerry Krueger, and diver Bobby Gladu. Rockwall, TX (June 25, 2025) – Raised on the salty shores of Corpus Christi, Bobby Gladu began scuba diving at age 13 and has […]
Hello summer, hello good news! ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (June 20 , 2025) —Our latest print edition is hot off the press and headed to mailboxes across Rockwall County next week. Can’t wait? Click here to check out the digital version now. Blue Ribbon News is Rockwall County’s number one source for uplifting local stories and […]